El Estoque

Breaking down classroom playlists

Justin E Kim, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 1, 2022

Teachers explain the philosophy behind listening to music with their students

Class of 2022 keeps up annual tradition of Senior Sunrise

Jayanti Jha and Nika Zamani • August 24, 2021

Seniors commemorate the beginning of their last year at MVHS

All wrapped up

Anushka De, Mikaylah Du, and Shivani Verma • December 5, 2020

Discovering the stories behind the songs and artists students and teachers listened to most in 2020

Unhomely Fandoms

Tabitha Mendez and Anish Vasudevan • March 11, 2020

Senior Sean Fell When he was younger, senior Sean Fell would participate in heated Madden and NBA 2K video —game battles with his older brother. His brother, a fan of the Bay Area teams, never let...

A Look Inside: Behind the Scenes of MVHS Students

Hannah Lee, Emily Xia, Ayah Ali-Ahmad, Gauri Kashik, and Tabitha Mendez • December 14, 2018

Different quirks of the students at MVHS

Science department: A strange scent

Helen Chao • March 19, 2018

Teachers discuss the stronger odor coming from the pig dissections

Faculty pilots ‘Take 10 Deep Breaths’ activity

Yashashree Pisolkar • May 5, 2014

Teachers encourage students to participate in breathing exercise during the week of April 27 to promote stress management.

‘Iron Chef’ competition leads to sweet success

Anjali Bhat • December 8, 2013

Six teams of four strategize to create the perfect meal featuring the secret ingredient: peppermint.

Powderpuff to be postponed because of early Homecoming

Amol Pande • September 5, 2013

Homecoming week has traditionally included events such as the football game, eponymous rally and the Powderpuff games and cheers. In the past, all of these activities took place in mid-October, but...

Legislative Council aims to foster communication with students

Varsha Venkat • August 22, 2013

Student representatives from each fifth period class will meet with Leadership monthly to discuss changes and new additions to school activities.